Townsend Travel Guide
San Jose
Visit Townsend
Things to do
Missing Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game
Niles History: An Audio Tour of the First Movie Capital
Beginner Outdoor Rock Climbing - Bay Area
The Escape Game San Jose: Epic 60-Minute Adventure at Valley Fair
Top hotels in Townsend
Sonesta Silicon Valley
"Property was clean and very easy to navigate. Plenty of parking spots. Two issues - one with the door frame on the closet door that came out due to poor construction. The glue backing was not strong enough to hold it down so we set it aside for the duration of our stay to avoid it continuously falling ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
Wild Palms, a JdV by Hyatt Hotel
"We had a great time and will stay there again."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
Maple Tree Inn
The Ameswell Hotel
Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport
"I was driving to Monterey, had a long day so I decided to spend the night in San Jose. I arrived about 9pm. Room was ready but it smelled very bad. I put my usual belongings inside the room including my medicines, cell phone, computer, glasses and hearing aids. I went to my car to get something when ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
"Good place for the budget , easy to transportation"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Townsend
Downtown San Jose
Known for its fascinating museums and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Downtown San Jose. You can visit top attractions like SAP Center at San Jose and San Pedro Square Market, and jump on the metro at Santa Clara Station or St James Station to see more of the city.
South San Jose
Consider exploring the abundant dining options in South San Jose. If sightseeing is on the list, Almaden Plaza is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Blossom Hill Station (VTA) or Snell Station to see more of the area.
Willow Glen
When in Willow Glen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like The Pruneyard Shopping Center or SAP Center at San Jose and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bascom Station or Fruitdale Station.
North San Jose
While you're in North San Jose, take in top sights like Topgolf San Jose or Silicon Valley, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Cisco Station or Baypointe Station.
West San Jose
If you're spending some time in West San Jose, Santana Row Shopping Center and Winchester Mystery House are top sights worth seeing.
